S.B. 379 Summary

• Establishes a permit system for "cottage food operations" that produce non-potentially hazardous foods in home kitchens or farm kitchens for direct sale to consumers.

• Requires cottage food operators to obtain a food establishment permit from the Department of Health with a $25 application fee; permits are valid for one year and allow sales at multiple locations.

• Mandates that all cottage food products display labeling with "Made in a Home or Farm Kitchen," "Not inspected by the Department of Health," allergen information, and ingredient lists in at least 12-point type.

• Establishes an approved cottage food products list including items such as baked goods, dried fruits, jams, candy, mochi, poi, and fermented foods—all non-potentially hazardous foods.

• Requires the Department of Health to issue food establishment permits regardless of restrictions in Chapter 46, HRS, and to adopt rules governing the permit process by July 1, 2015.